Blue Ridge Wealth

Credit cards are an easy way to pay for things when you don’t have cash on hand, but more Americans are becoming reliant on them, leading to debt that can quickly spiral out of control.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV with tips to help you pay down your debt and stay debt-free.

Good financial habits start early and start at home.

Children who see good household financial habits typically emulate them when they grow up, those who don't do the opposite.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV to share simple ways parents can help instill good financial habits with their kids.

If you’re thinking about having kids, you better start saving now!

A new study found it costs more than $300,000 to raise a child from birth through their 18th birthday.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WBIR Channel 10 to share how families can manage growing expenses without sacrificing long-term financial goals.

Many people think an estate plan is only for the wealthy, but you don't have to own the Biltmore Estate to consider what makes an effective estate plan.

Lead wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV to share what you need to consider and where most people go wrong in designing and implementing their plan.

Retirees could see their Social Security benefits cut by more than 20% if the program’s trust fund becomes insolvent, which projections say could be by 2032.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV to discuss the future of Social Security and how you can optimize your benefits.

Everyone has a different vision of what financial independence looks like – the one thing that remains constant is the goal of retiring comfortably someday.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV with tips to help you achieve your money goals on the path toward financial freedom.

Inflation is at its highest level in three years, with high prices being felt at the pump, grocery store and more.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV to share tips for managing your expenses while also keeping your long-term goals in mind.

College has become a luxury for many Americans, with the average cost surpassing $31,000 per year in Tennessee.

529 plans are powerful savings tools that can help families afford the rising cost of higher education.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WBIR Channel 10 to explain how they could not only set your child up for success in college, but also give them a jump start on saving for their future retirement.

Over the next few decades, it’s estimated that nearly $100 trillion will change hands from one generation to the next.

Unfortunately, two-thirds of Americans have no written will or estate plan, which could make passing down that wealth a legal and financial nightmare.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff says having a good estate plan starts with having a good plan while you’re living.

John joined WRAL TV to share tips to help you and your family navigate the estate planning process with confidence.